Does this work with Directv? My directv reception isn't as strong as it used to be, does someone know if this also works with directv? thanx a lot!
34135
Check your dish's signal strength - a booster isn't going to solve your problem IMHO. I have DirecTV, so speaking from experience. Perhaps your dish isn't aligned properly (it happens) or something is blocking the signal or the cable ends from the dish to the multiswitch are loose. I have runs to multiple TV's, one of which is over 50' - no signal loss at all. Also check the connections from the channel box to your TV, if this comes loose, you can get a weaker signal. Hope this helps.
34136
Unequivocally no - I first purchased these to use with DirecTV for a similar reason. This booster does not help with DirecTV and actually causes more problems.
1320152
Not sure I checked with directv before I bought dish to make sure it worked with my box. Some of the newer dvr HD boxes wont work as per directv, just double check with directv before you buy it.
638219
Best regards! Here in Venezuela with Directv works great, so far I have had no problems!
971154
One thing to check is your input signal. I thouvght my picture was "soap opera-y" too and have been trying things here and there to see what might make it better. One test I did was to change the output of my cable box from 1080i to 720p, when I did this it got way worse. So you might want to check to see if you have a similar setting on your cable box and check what it is set to. If it's already 1080i, some of the other suggestions might help. I'm getting DirecTV on Sunday and am hoping their 1080p HD will make some difference for the good... I'll let you know.
1189449
My only guess is that you need to change some setting ... probably on the TV. The signal is digital. Make sure your TV is set to handle that. Other than that, it could be that the signals just aren't reaching the antenna. I get only 6 and most of those are flakey ... signal loss, jerky picture, etc. The antenna is also very sensitive to direction. Hope this helps a little.
1568210
What kind of TV do you have? what type of cable do you have hooked from directv box to tv. Answer these questions and I can probably help you.
75348
I suppose you can always get one that won't work, but The one I have works great. I have one for my RV and I really haven't had any problems as long as it can be setup properly at the camp site. You will of course have to register it with Directv before it will work.
204215
HD receiver and HD subscription from Directv, does work. The real problem with most systems is the antenna is not able to be connected to a strong signal. Amplifires may help, but is only a poor substitute for a good signal.
629367
I use it to go RCA to COAX. Directv client can deliver out via RCA and I have coax throughout my house, so I run that signal to two other televisions via the coax. I don't know why it wouldn't go the other way around as indicated in the above post. I thought it was directionally unbiased, but I guess not.
1185185
The antenna uses the same cable. I unhooked my DirectV cable and just hooked it up to the antenna. I added a splitter to hook up another TV.
625882
This dish will not support HD, so that receiver will work great....same one I use. I use mine at Camp in the mountains and the dish works great, it is small and easy to set up quick. I do suggest that you look at purchasing a Satellite Finder Meter For Directv to make the set up quicker, the one I purchased was made by Satellite Finder, sold by Smartie Store on Amazon, only $8.99. You may want a tri pod or pole to mount the dish for ease as well.
210511
Sorry but mine was DOA. It was returned and a replacement of same model requested. It too was DOA. I never got to try it but bought the Onkyo instead. It feeds video directly from DirecTV to HDMI TV (Sharp Acquos) and audio to the Onkyo unit and to my very fine Onkyo receiver. A few problems understanding the proper speaker hookup were quickly solved by a phone call to Onkyo tech service, a rare phenomenon indeed these days!
914883
-Some channels might be directly HD, and will work only through the use of a cable box. -Antennas are so old fashioned at this point, that the signal might not be strong for those particular channels -- if you perhaps could explain further which channels you are not getting I can be of more help. -Use a TV provider if anything, cheap and affordable, and you can configure their remote to work with the TV.
1480965
Don't expect any support from Directv on this issue, I spent 45 minutes on the phone with a tier one support person, who basically spent the time , reading me information from the instruction book. You might want to just look on Directv forums, and notice the number people who have some sort of issue with CCK boxes. I sent the CCK back, and figured out a way to get a hard wired connection to the back of the Directv DVR.
892474
I live on the Oregon coast. About 50 yds from the Pacific Ocean. We get major storms off the ocean in the winter. I've never had trouble with either Dish or DirecTV. It never bothers the signal.
2251244
Clear TV did not work for me. I tried it on the television in California with no luck. My next door neighbor said it did not work for him either. I took it to my vacation home in Arizona and it did not work there either. I know there are those who have had it work for them, but I wasted my money.
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Yes. This antenna works well with DTV signals, particularly UHF, which most stations broadcast in since the DTV conversion several years ago. The antenna is directional, so it needs to be pivoted, using your HDTV signal strength indicator as a guide. There is an accessory that claims to increase the reception on this unit. I do not have that accessory, however, because there is inadequate space to hold it between the antenna head and my RVs AC unit. As far as the reception on its own, within about 40 to 50 miles of transmitters in the Pensacola/Mobile television market, the antenna picks up all signals. Once you get out to 65 miles or beyond, those stations pixelate, and I have to rescan my TV to pick up other markets. Overall, I am happy with the antenna.